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The OnePlus Nord CE 2 flips the script: good hardware holds its own against rivals, but the company’s once strength in software is now its weak point

OnePlus has been on a roll recently with its affordable mid-range options, which have consistently delivered solid specs for the price even as the lustre of its flagships has arguably begun to wane.

I’m pleased to report that the Nord CE 2 is no exception. Yes, eagle-eyed industry watchers may note that this is probably just a re-packaged and re-branded spin on the Reno 7 5G from parent company Oppo (comparing the spec sheets is an especially challenging game of spot-the-difference), but for anyone actually considering buying the phone this simply doesn’t matter.

At the end of the day, the Nord CE 2 offers strong specs and a potent camera at a price that’s hard to beat – and looks the part too.

Design and build
Plastic body
Curved camera module design
Slim, light, and splash-proof
If you’ve seen any of the recent Nord phones, the Nord CE 2 will look… familiar. The company has settled into a rhythm here when it comes to rough size and shape, which is no bad thing, though the design is a clear step up from the original Nord CE.

With a 6.43in display the CE 2 is almost exactly the same size as its predecessors, and bang on the average for a modern Android device. The company has however worked to keep the phone thin at 7.8mm, and light at 173g, which keep it comfortable in the hand.

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The Redmi Note 11S is a strong budget all-rounder with a capable 108Mp camera and 90Hz AMOLED screen but misses out on 5G

Redmi has fast become a go-to name for anyone looking for value in their next smartphone. The Xiaomi-owned marque’s phones tend to retail for around the £200 mark and often punch above their weight.

The Redmi Note 11S effectively bridges the gap between the Redmi Note 11 and the Redmi Note 11 Pro. It’s got the basic design and display of the former, but the more advanced camera set-up and processor of the latter.

It’s priced accordingly, though its global presence will be limited compared to its brothers. There are no plans to launch it in the UK, though importing phones is a lot easier than it used to be.

The real question is, does the Redmi Note 11S represent the sweet spot in this compelling budget phone range? Let’s find out.

Design & Build
Essentially the same as the Note 11
IP53
Unusual IR blaster
The Redmi Note 11S really does look and feel an awful lot like the Redmi Note 11. Held side by side, they’re practically indistinguishable, with the same plain-but-classy design language and the same layout of all of its buttons and components.

There’s the same matte plastic back and the same flat metal-effect frame. It also sports the exact same basic dimensions of 159.9 x 73.9 x 8.1mm, the same weight of 179g, and the same IP53 dust and water resistance rating.

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The Samsung Galaxy S22+ pairs a refined design with top-notch internals, a reworked camera system and market-leading software support

On the surface, Samsung’s latest S22+ simply looks like another incremental upgrade with a familiar face, but is there more to this middle-child of a Galaxy S phone than the expected annual hardware updates and design revisions?

While the ‘S’ branding within Samsung’s Galaxy naming convention has always been tied to the company’s flagship Android phones, the ‘+’ suffix is a relatively recent addition to the lineage whose function continues to change over time.

The most obvious difference between the S22 and the S22+ – as is true of previous generations – is the larger size that the Plus model sports; not to mention the extra benefits that its additional volume brings. Moving from the standard to the Plus not only means a bigger screen but a larger battery too.

With the extension of an Ultra-branded entry within each year’s Galaxy S line, the Plus model also serves as something of a melting pot; melding the more modest hardware of the base S phone with touches of the more premium and advanced features that would otherwise be exclusive to the Ultra.

As such, while the Galaxy S22+ may not look like the most exciting entry in this year’s flagship Samsung line-up, it’s arguably the phone with the broadest appeal, in terms of size, features and performance.

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The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is the spiritual successor to the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra – and that’s no bad thing.

When Samsung revealed the new Galaxy S22 range, it was largely business as usual – for the Galaxy S22 and S22+, anyway. The Galaxy S22 Ultra, on the other hand, offers a much more radical change that brings it closer than ever to the Galaxy Note range, with a redesigned chassis and a built-in S Pen.

The question is, does the spiritual successor to the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra offer enough to tempt users, especially at such a high price point? While it’s not the perfect smartphone, there’s a lot to love about Samsung’s top-end Galaxy S22 Ultra in 2022.

Design & Build
Galaxy Note design language
Slick, premium build
Slightly curved frame is nice in the hand
Compared to Galaxy smartphones before it, some might say the Galaxy S22 Ultra looks a bit simplistic – but I think simplicity looks great on a smartphone. We don’t all need in-your-face designs, refractive glass patterns, or big, bright flashy logos, especially on such a premium bit of kit.

When it comes to the S22 Ultra, less is certainly more, with a slick blend of metal and glass that does most of the talking.

The most notable difference compared to the rest of the S22 line is the lack of a camera ‘island’ surrounding the rear-facing cameras. While it does alienate the S22 Ultra among the rest of the range, it ties in with the minimalist design, with small details like polished metal housing around the cameras contributing to the high-end look.

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The Poco M4 Pro might sacrifice 5G connectivity, but the result is Poco’s best budget phone of 2022 so far

Poco phones traditionally give you a high degree of all-round multimedia competence for a budget price, and the Xiaomi Poco M4 Pro is no different.

Despite what the name might suggest, the Poco M4 Pro is much more than just a Poco M4 Pro 5G with the next-gen network connectivity lopped off.

It’s a surprisingly different package, from its design to its display, and from its camera to its CPU. Let’s not mince words here: the Poco M4 Pro is flat out the superior phone to its 5G brother and should be the preferred pick for anyone willing to forego the very fastest network speeds.

Design & Build
8.1mm
179.5g
No IP rating
Like the Poco M4 Pro 5G, the Poco M4 Pro does a pretty good impression of a flagship phone. Catch a quick glance of the phone lying face down on a table, and you might just be convinced into thinking that it’s worth three times its asking price.

Interestingly, Poco has mixed that rear design up a little from the 5G model. And I’m not just talking about the glossier, more reflective finish. While the latter goes with a vertical camera module sat within a flat black block, the 4G model gives you a whole extended camera module that spans most of the width of the phone.

Not all of that is actually camera, and the module still seems to be housed within a similar vertical strip in the top left corner. But it does leave the phone feeling more balanced – quite literally when it comes to laying it down on a flat surface.

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